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    The Six Learning Pathways by Brad Vitale.

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About us

The Children’s University is an internationally recognised and established model committed to widening participation and supporting students from diverse backgrounds to access higher education.

The Children’s University (CU) program was first established in Western Australia by Edith Cowan University (ECU) in 2017 and since 2020 is delivered by ECU and the University of Western Australia through the Children’s University Western Australia Partnership (CUWAP).

Edith Cowan University has campuses in Joondalup, Perth City and in Bunbury, while the University of Western Australia has campuses in Crawley and Albany.

The Six Learning Pathways was created for the Children's University WA Partnership (CUWAP) by Brad Vitale, a Noongar Wardandi artist, and it celebrates learning together On Country through CUWAP and its mission to inspire lifelong learning. Centred around the CUWAP logo, six coloured pathways represent both the diverse journeys of learners and the Noongar six seasons, each symbolising a stage of life and growth.

Kangaroo tracks (yonka bidi), Vitale’s family totem, trace these paths to signify progress, development and moving forward, as the Kangaroo cannot hop backwards. Icons along the pathways depict CU Learning Destinations and learning activities reflecting the rich opportunities CU offers the children, families across the community.

Contact us

Please contact the team to learn more about the program and find out how to be involved here at ECU: childrensuniversity@ecu.edu.au

Please note that members of the ECU community, including staff, students or alumni, can work with the Children’s University team to provide outstanding learning activities for primary school students, or volunteer for events such as Children’s University annual graduations.

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The Australian Government, Department of Education and Training’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) currently fund the program.

The University Department of Rural Health – South West (UDRH-SW) currently fund the program in the South West.

I wanted to extend my heartfelt congratulations and appreciation for the incredible Children's University graduation event. It was truly a joy to witness the success of these young graduates and to see their hard work celebrated in such a meaningful way...The graduate speaker's speech was particularly inspiring—it was a testament to the transformative impact of the program and left a lasting impression on everyone present.

Academic, Edith Cowan University, 2025

I am very appreciative of the high-quality university-based learning program that students from my school have access to. It is a wonderful opportunity, especially for those who may not typically have exposure to something like this.

CU Coordinator Flinders Park Primary School

One of the program’s greatest strengths is its ability to build meaningful partnerships between families, schools, and community organisations. By participating, students develop a stronger connection to their community while exploring potential career pathways and learning opportunities they might not otherwise encounter.

CU School Principal, West Byford Primary School

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